Kharge revives BJP’s ‘Achhe Din’ promise, says people have waited 12 years amid inflation

New Delhi, Oct 28 (UNI) Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday accused the Narendra Modi government of failing to provide relief from inflation, alleging that rising prices, mounting household debt and declining financial savings had placed an increasingly heavy burden on families.

Digital arrest scams are ‘digital dacoity’, perpetrators must be dealt with ruthlessly: SC

Parmod Kumar
New Delhi, Oct 28 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday said those operating “digital arrest” extortion scams must be dealt with ruthlessly, describing them as “ruthless criminals” engaged in “digital dacoity” through video calls, particularly targeting vulnerable senior citizens and retirees.

Cabinet clears Rs 1,857-cr scheme to make India a global sports goods manufacturing hub

New Delhi, Oct 28 (UNI) The union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme with an outlay of Rs 1,856.67 crore for the period from 2026 to 2033-34, aiming to transform India into a globally competitive hub for sports goods manufacturing, attract domestic and foreign investment, reduce import dependence and boost exports and employment.

Arunachal Border clashes: How do Asia’s two giants manage conflict?

Jayanta Roy Chowdhury
New Delhi, Oct 28 (UNI) It was supposed to be the Autumn of India-China rapprochement. President Xi Jinping made a high-profile visit to New Delhi for a Summit meeting of BRICS leaders in mid-September, and then within six weeks, reports broke of face-offs between Indian and Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh’s Taksing circle.

India, US, Japan step up defence cooperation; reaffirm fight against terrorism

New Delhi, Oct 28 (UNI) India on Wednesday reviewed its defence partnerships with the United States and Japan, with discussions focusing on military technology, information sharing, co-production, maritime security, naval shipbuilding and stronger defence industrial collaboration, alongside a renewed commitment to combating terrorism.

Rajnath Singh, Pete Hegseth review 10-year India-US defence framework; vow joint fight against terrorism

New Delhi, Oct 28 (UNI) India and the United States on Wednesday reviewed the progress of their 10-year defence framework and explored ways to deepen military cooperation, technology sharing, co-production and defence industrial integration, while reiterating their commitment to combating terrorism, including cross-border terror.

New Delhi, Oct 28 (UNI) The union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a 3 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, effective from July 1, 2026, providing relief against rising prices to nearly 1.18 crore beneficiaries.

Cabinet clears Rs 10,000-cr scheme to boost domestic container manufacturing

New Delhi, Oct 28 (UNI) The union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 10,000-crore Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS) to build a globally competitive container manufacturing industry in India, reduce import dependence and strengthen maritime and logistics supply chains. The scheme, which will remain in operation until the financial year 2039-40, will provide financial assistance to establish new manufacturing facilities and expand existing production units.

NHRC issues advisory to protect human rights of female inmates, their children

New Delhi, Oct 28 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has issued an advisory on the "Protection of Human Rights of Female Inmates and their Children" to nine union Ministries, Chief Secretaries/Administrators, and Directors General of Police of all States and union Territories (UTs).

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Human judgment, not AI alone, will decide business winners, IIM Sambalpur conclave hears

New Delhi, Oct 28 (UNI) Artificial intelligence may give businesses access to similar tools and greater computing power, but human judgment, creativity, empathy and adaptability will determine their success, business leaders and experts said at the annual Marmagya 11.0 conclave of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur’s Delhi Centre.

13-year-old Omaira Gupta Anand debuts with ‘Extracted’, a fantasy novel where emotions are traded

New Delhi, Oct 28 (UNI) When most of 13-year-olds are still figuring out their favourite subjects at school. Omaira Gupta Anand is already a published author.

INDIA Bloc to hold ‘public impeachment’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Oct 30

New Delhi, Oct 28 (UNI) The INDIA opposition bloc will hold a “public impeachment” of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi on Friday, October 30, after being denied permission to use other venues, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh announced on Wednesday, accusing the head of the Election Commission of undermining the Constitution and systematically eroding the foundations of India’s electoral democracy.

Rahul Gandhi accuses Modi government of ‘criminally destroying’ Tata Group, challenges corporate India to break its silence

New Delhi, Oct 28 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Narendra Modi government of “criminally destroying” the Tata Group, alleging political pressure on India’s business community and challenging corporate leaders to speak out against what he described as the misuse of power.

Centre speeds up GST refunds, cuts tax on retreaded tractor tyres; major rule changes from Nov 1

New Delhi, Oct 28 (UNI) The central government has notified major changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework, introducing faster refund processing, simplified registration for eligible online sellers, lower taxation on retreaded tractor tyres and tighter compliance requirements for scrap transactions, with several key provisions taking effect from November 1.